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Originally Posted by Fatso

However, bear in mind that at the time of the takeover the October 28th deadline had not been given; was there the assumption, at this time, that there was more time to pay off the taxman, with any such payment plan being centred around this assumption?

Surely any businessman would know that you don't make assumptions with HMRC. You deal in factual knowledge.

Let's not forget that the powers-that-be "assumed" that the Fraser Eagle shirt sponsorship lasted for five years when it was in fact only three. And that was before Fraser Eagle found itself in financial difficulties.